UFO is a British hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in 1969, with l… Read Full Bio ↴UFO is a British hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in 1969, with lead singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker. UFO was a transitional band between the rock of Led Zeppelin and the metal to come in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their early releases are commonly referred to as "space rock" with obvious influence from the 60s rock scene.

In 1973 the band recruited an 18 year old Michael Schenker from the band Scorpions. This marked a departure from their space rock sound to a more hard edged rock sound. They released a string of critically acclaimed rock albums in the 70s that gained them a following in America and made them stars in the UK. Around the time of the 1978 release of Obsession, tensions between Schenker and Mogg were mounting. UFO arguably reached their peak at this time. In 1978 they toured extensively and recorded material for the double live album Strangers in the Night which was released in 1979. This album is considered by many fans and critics to be one of the best live rock albums ever produced. Immediately after the Strangers in the Night tour Michael Schenker left the band.

After this period UFO's popularity began to decline as they continue to release material. In 1988 they disbanded due to lackluster sales, decline in popularity, and their inability to (or perhaps refusal to) capitalize on the popularity of the glam rock movement. But the hiatus was short lived.

In 1992 Mogg and Way put together another UFO lineup that met with some new interest from fans. In 1993 the original UFO got back together (with Schenker) and the result was 1995's Walk on Water, which some consider to be one of the best comeback rock albums ever.

Schenker re-joined and quit UFO many times in the early 2000s. Due to Schenker's instability as a band member (and erratic tour behavior) Mogg eventually gained full control of the UFO band brand and Schenker is now forever from the picture (most likely).

UFO has released 20 studio albums, and many live/compilation albums. Though the lineup has changed many times over the years the core members of the band were usually involved along the way: Phil Mogg (vocals), Pete Way (bass), Andy Parker (drums), and Paul Raymond (guitar).

UFO's influence was strongly felt in the '80s metal scene and they have been cited as a primary influence of Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, and Iron Maiden who gives thanks to UFO in the liner note of The Number of the Beast.

UFO's official website: http://www.ufo-music.info

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2) UFO is a Danish rapper/singer-songwriter and member of the Danish hip-hop group Ufo&Yepha.

3) UFO is the alias of UK Happy Hardcore artist Jason Holloway who is known for his production on such labels as Raverbaby and Jellybaby.

4) UFO is a Latvian singer/songwriter also known as Kaspars Upacieris. He also hosts a radio show BB Brokastis with Andris Freidenfelds.

5) UFO was one of the first Costa Rican punk band and one of the most important during the 90's-early 00's in the Costa Rican alternativa music scene.

6) UFO! A Bay Area native pioneered the San Francisco Drum and Bass scene and co-founded the Phunckateck collective. An innovative producer.

2002 saw UFO! releasing an original material CD on Thermal Recordings, called "The Future is Listening”. Releases include a mix CD on Vortex called “Maelstrom,” and a special edition mix CD for Circa footwear. UFO! has worked Hive, Echo, and Techno producer John Tejada.

UFO! remixed a track for Hollywood Records, rock band Tinfed, called “Drop”, and several singles including “Tech has Taken Over Me”, “Sideswipe” (produced with Kaos) and “Besame” (produced with Arqer and Realtime).

“Enemy Infiltration”, an anthem of 1999, blazed across the U.S. and abroad. The stunning string arrangement on the track had producers from the revered Trouble on Vinyl label from the U.K. sampling it for one of their own releases called “Mission Control”.

7) UFOUnited Future Organization otherwise known as UFO is a nu-jazz duo made up of Japanese-born Tadashi Yabe (直矢部, Yabe Tadashi?) and Frenchman Raphael Sebbag (ラファエルセバーグ, Raphael Sebbag?). One of the three original founding members, Toshio Matsuura left the group in 2002 to work with Universal Japan on a remix album project

8) UFO is a Hungarian music band. The most successfully years were the 90s for them.

9) UFO is an Indonesian music band. They released the first album early 2000 named "Brutal Pop".They've entered an Indonesian ska compilation album

10. UFO is a Norwegian band mostly cover band

Serenity
UFO Lyrics

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Baby
We're not looking for eternity
So smile now
While you're looking for this serenity
He dozes out here in doorways
Caught between wars
Tells us something is coming
Won't reveal more

She shuffles up close beside him
And kisses his ear
I guess all our time is running,
Running on fear
And it goes around,
Round, around again
Like a magic circle
Till it comes to the end
Baby
We're not looking for eternity
So smile now
While you're looking for serenity
Out from the marble palaces
Kings and queens Will rejoice
Their importance of being
Their importance of choice
And as they swung Mussolini
Like a chime in the breeze
The pope blessed his children
In a sea of sleaze
And it comes around,
Round, around again
Like a magic circle
Till it comes to the end
Baby
We're not looking for eternity
So smile now
While you're looking for serenity
Solo
And It still flowers
In springtime
Dogs howl at the moon
Now the funeral is leaving
To the general's own tune
All the rich and the famous
Don't know who I am
The jokers and the jugglers
Even the prince of Siam
And it goes around,
Round and round again
Like a magic circle
Till it comes to the end
Baby
We're not looking for eternity
Yeah, yeah
So smile now
While you're looking for serenity
Oh yeah
Baby
A little faith or charity
So smile now
While you're looking for serenity
Oh Baby
We're not looking for eternity
Hey,hey yeah
So smile now
While you're looking for eternity
Hey,hey yeah yeah

Baby
A little faith or charity

Overall Meaning

The song "Serenity" by UFO is a complex commentary on human nature, politics, religion, and mortality. The lyrics suggest that humans may be doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over again, trapped in a "magic circle" until everything comes to an end. The song begins with the singer observing a homeless man, who seems to sense that something ominous is on the horizon. The singer's companion tries to comfort him by suggesting that they focus on finding a moment of peace ("serenity") in the present, rather than seeking eternal solutions.

The second verse of the song paints a picture of a world in which the powerful and the wealthy revel in their own importance, even as they remain ignorant of the struggles of ordinary people. The singer refers to historical figures like Mussolini, the Pope, and the Prince of Siam to underscore the idea that social status is ultimately meaningless in the grand scheme of things. The final verse of the song shifts focus to death, with the singer noting that even those who are famous and influential will eventually be forgotten. The only solace, the song suggests, is to find "a little faith or charity" and try to enjoy life in the here and now.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby
The singer directs their message to a young person.

We're not looking for eternity
The singer rejects the idea that their actions will have lasting effects.

So smile now
The singer encourages the listener to live in the present and appreciate the moment.

While you're looking for this serenity
The artist suggests that the listener is searching for inner peace.

He dozes out here in doorways
A man is sleeping outside, homeless and vulnerable.

Caught between wars
The man is in the midst of conflict, possibly from his own past.

Tells us something is coming
The man has a premonition of impending change or danger.

Won't reveal more
The man is guarded about his prediction and chooses not to share further details.

She shuffles up close beside him
A woman approaches the man, showing empathy and compassion for his plight.

And kisses his ear
The woman offers comfort and reassurance to the man, stating that she is there for him.

I guess all our time is running, Running on fear
The singer acknowledges the prevalence of fear and anxiety in contemporary society, suggesting that many people are living in a state of constant unease.

And it goes around, Round, around again
The artist recognizes the cyclical nature of life and history, where patterns repeat themselves over time.

Like a magic circle Till it comes to the end
The singer parallels life to a continuous loop that fulfills itself eventually.

Out from the marble palaces Kings and queens Will rejoice
The wealthy remain aloof and oblivious about the hardships faced by society's most vulnerable members.

Their importance of being Their importance of choice
The privileged relish their status and feel entitled to their advantages.

And as they swung Mussolini Like a chime in the breeze
The people's anger and frustration during harsh times can lead to revengeful behavior.

The pope blessed his children In a sea of sleaze
Even religious leaders tarnish themselves by association with unscrupulous activities.

Solo
A guitar solo interrupts the song's story to convey emotions musically.

And It still flowers In springtime
Despite it all, life still persists, with each season bringing new opportunities.

Dogs howl at the moon
Animals continue to act instinctually, indifferent to human struggles.

Now the funeral is leaving To the general's own tune
The military has imposed its authority by taking charge of ceremonial funerals.

All the rich and the famous Don't know who I am
The artist feels invisible to the upper echelons of society and its public figures.

The jokers and the jugglers Even the prince of Siam
People continue to entertain themselves despite the harsh reality outside their entertainment bubble.

Baby A little faith or charity
The artist pleads the listener to be kind to their fellow humans and show compassion for those in need.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYUICHI SAKAMOTO

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